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Enhancing Control Engineering Education through Simulation-Based Lab Work Using Open-Source Multibody Dynamics Software

Authors
Young Suk Kim1, *, Odbileg Norovryenchin1
1Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, German-Mongolian Institute for Resources and Technology, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
*Corresponding author. Email: yskim@gmit.edu.mn
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Young Suk Kim
Available Online 25 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-928-5_25How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Control Engineering Education; Simulation-Based Lab; Inverted Pendulum; Multibody Dynamics Software; PID controller
Abstract

Control engineering is inherently rich in mathematics and thus through conventional instruction-based learning only, students often have a hard time to learn the concepts of control engineering. To address this issue, this study proposes the integration of simulation-based laboratory practices in control engineering education. Specifically, we demonstrate the use of an open-source multibody dynamics software to be used as support for control engineering courses. As a case study, the classic inverted pendulum control problem—widely recognized in control engineering curricula—is selected. The inverted pendulum is physically modeled within the open-source multibody dynamics software. A PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) controller is then implemented to stabilize the system and various studies are performed with the model, showing the usefulness of the method for control education. This method not only enhances student engagement but also fosters deeper comprehension of the concepts of control engineering. Integrating open-source multibody dynamics software into control engineering courses can significantly improve the learning experience and educational outcomes.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference Resources and Technology (RESAT 2025)
Series
Advances in Engineering Research
Publication Date
25 December 2025
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978-94-6463-928-5
ISSN
2352-5401
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-928-5_25How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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